CREDAI Visakha chapter focuses on improving civic infra

Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), Visakhapatnam Chapter, held its sixth monthly meeting focusing on ways to improve civic infrastructure and streamline regulatory processes.

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg attended the meeting and assured members that their concerns will be addressed soon.

CREDAI Chairman V. Dharmender, president E. Ashok Kumar and secretary V. Sreenu shared genuine grievances with the Commissioner, including processing of RTS applications filed under the Right to Services (RTS) Act within the mandated 15 days.

They requested quicker post-verification, standardised documentation for approvals, and acceptance of single Town Surveyor remarks for different purposes instead of insisting on TS remarks for each purpose.

Other points discussed included the need for property tax assessment, water and UGD connections along with Occupancy Certificate (OC) approval, quicker approvals for Road Development Plans (RDP) under the Master Plan 2041, and smoother procedures for Transferable Development Rights (TDRs).

Members also highlighted the importance of strengthening basic civic amenities such as underground drainage, sewage treatment, street lighting, and municipal water supply in rapidly developing areas like MVP Colony, Yendada, Madhurawada and other suburbs.

Responding positively, Commissioner Garg announced that GVMC is introducing a software-driven mechanism to clear RTS applications within just two days. “The dashboard will provide updated information on the approval process, and the system will be contactless to eliminate middlemen,” he explained.

On the RDP approvals, he assured that steps are being taken to resolve the issue quickly. He also assured to uploading all RDP plans online to ensure transparency and faster processing.

Encouraging continuous dialogue, Garg suggested monthly meetings between CREDAI members and GVMC officials, along with zonal-level reviews, to resolve issues more effectively at the local level.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both CREDAI and GVMC reaffirming their commitment to work together for smoother approvals, improved civic facilities, and sustainable growth of Visakhapatnam.